Are you thinking about taking your IABC accreditation exam? If so, there are some excellent opportunities for you at the 2007 Heritage Region conference.

Written and Oral Exams
Sunday, October 14
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location to be announced.
Deadline to register for exams: Friday, October 5

Written and oral exams are open to all qualified candidates for accreditation, including those taking the exams for the first time and candidates who are re-taking specific sections. You MUST register no later than Friday, October 5, if you wish to take the exams on October 14. Register by sending an e-mail to Olivia Nucum (onucum@iabc.com), accreditation and recognition coordinator, indicating your plans to take the exams on this date at the Heritage Region conference. Olivia will determine your eligibility and confirm your registration.

Accreditation Workshop
Sunday, October 14
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Cincinnati River-Center, Covington, KY

Looking for a professional challenge? Perhaps you are assessing your career or planning the next step in your professional growth? Then come and learn the ABCs of becoming an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC).

Accreditation is IABC’s premier professional development program. Those who have earned the ABC designation have demonstrated their abilities to think and plan strategically, and to manage the skills essential to effective organizational communication. In this session, you will gain insight on:

• The reasons to become an ABC
• The steps required to complete the program – application, work portfolio, and written and oral exam
• The education and experience needed to apply for accreditation

Accreditation Recognition
The Heritage Region will recognize all newly accredited communicators, as well as all ABCs attending the conference.